heptose

== English == === Alternative forms === heptaose === Etymology === From hepta- +‎ -ose. === Noun === heptose (plural heptoses) (organic chemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing seven carbon atoms. Hypernym: monosaccharide Hyponym: sedoheptulose ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== agaroheptaose ==== Translations ====